macb, i wasn’t having a go, as i said “if you like running flats on your road bike,GREAT.” none of us are sam hill or lance armstrong, it’s just riding a bike, it’s supposed to be fun. jesus…..
i do find i feel more attached to my bike jumping on flats, the float on spuds just feels weird when airborne. but i’d be stuffed on steep climbs on my ss without them. horses for courses, both have there place.